How to Improve Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have a solid team, but if they want to make the playoffs in the newly formed All-Canadian Division, they need to improve their roster. The Jets should focus on improving their defense, their offensive depth, and prospect pool.

The Winnipeg Jets start by making two huge blockbuster trades:

Winnipeg Jets trade Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens for Jonathan Drouin, Philip Danault, Victor Mete, Artturi Lekhonen, 1st round pick 2021.

This trade is beneficial for both sides because the Habs get Patrik Laine, a stud goal scorer, while the Jets get Jonathan Drouin, Philip Danault, two Mete, and Lehkonen, solid role players, and a 1st round pick.

Winnipeg also trades Adam Lowry, Nathan Beaulieu, and a 2021 2nd round pick to the Buffalo Sabres for Brandon Montour.

This is a good trade for both teams because the Jets get Brandon Montour, a stable two-way defenseman, while the Sabres get Adam Lowry, a valuable role player, Nathan Beaulieu,

and a 2nd round pick.

At the trade deadline, Paul Stastny gets traded to the Florida Panthers for 2nd round pick '21.

Stastny is a Free Agent after the 2021 season, so it would be smart to move him at the deadline rather than lose him for nothing in free agency.

Despite the changes to the roster, the Winnipeg Jets still end up missing the playoffs; they end up with the 12th pick in the draft.

2021 Draft

12-Mason McTavish

15 (from MTL)-Corson Ceulemans

43 (from FLA)-Wyatt Johnston

The Winnipeg Jets add Mason McTavish, a blue-chip prospect, Corson Ceulemans, a great two-way defenseman, and Wyatt Johnston, a skilled center; these prospects should be key pieces of the team down the road.

After the draft, Nikolaj Ehlers, Neal Pionk are traded to the LA Kings for Akil Thomas and a 2022 1st round pick.

The LA Kings get Nikolaj Ehlers, a proven top 6 winger, and Neal Pionk, a top 4 defenseman; the Jets get Akil Thomas, a great prospect forward, and a 1st round pick.

Winnipeg Jets re-sign a few players:

Brandon Montour-2yrs/4M per

Artturi Lehkonen-3yrs/3.5M per

Victor Mete-2yrs/2M per

Free Agent Signings:

Cedric Paquette, Nick Ritchie-2 yrs/1.5 million per

All RFAs are re-signed by the Winnipeg Jets.

The Winnipeg Jets miss the playoffs in the 2021-22 season; they end up with the 8th pick in the draft.

At the 2022 draft, the Winnipeg Jets trade picks 6 and a 2023 2nd round pick to the New Jersey Devils for pick 4.

2022 Draft

4 (from NJ)-Ivan Miroshichenko

8-Frank Nazar

The Winnipeg Jets draft Ivan Miroshichenko and Frank Nazar, two huge pieces of their core for years to come.

The Winnipeg Jets make narrowly miss the playoffs in the playoffs in the 2022-23 season; they end up with the 16th pick in the draft.

2023 Draft

16-Mikhail Gulyayev

The Jets draft a talented Russian defenseman that they hope will be a huge part of their D-core in the future.

Winnipeg Jets re-sign a few players:

Cole Perfetti-8yrs/5.8M per

Ville Heinola-6yrs/4.5M per

Akil Thomas-3yrs/3.5M per

Victor Mete-3yrs/2.75M per

Free Agent Signings:

Carl Hagelin-3yrs/2.5M per

All RFAs are re-signed by the Winnipeg Jets.

The Winnipeg Jets cruise through the 2023-24 season and winning the Presidents' Trophy in the process; then the Winnipeg Jets go on to win the Stanley cup.

After the season, Blake Wheeler is traded to the Ottawa Senators for Drake Batherson, Lassi Thomson, and a 2025 1st round pick.

This is a great trade for both teams because the Sens get a great veteran leader in Blake Wheeler, while the Jets get Batherson and Lassi Thomson, two great young players and a 1st round pick.

Winnipeg Jets re-sign a few players:

Connor Hellebuyck-6yrs/8.5 million per

Mark Scheifele-6yrs/8.5 million per

Drake Batherson-4yrs/4.25 million per

Artturi Lehkonen-3yrs/3 million per

Alex Formenton-3yrs/3 million per

Dylan DeMelo-1yr/3 million

By the 2024-25 season, the Winnipeg Jets are a powerhouse and are on the verge of becoming a dynasty.

2024-25 Winnipeg Jets

I.Miroshichenko-M.McTavish-F.Nazar

K.Connor-M.Scheifele-D.Batherson

C.Perfetti-A.Thomas-A.Lehkonen

C.Hagelin-A.Copp-J.Roslovic

J.Morrissey-C.Ceulemans

V.Heinola-L.Thomson

V.Mete-D.DeMelo

C.Hellebuyck

M.Berdin

Top Prospects: M.Gulyayev, W.Johnston

By making a few trades, the Winnipeg Jets have successfully improved their team and turned themselves into the next dynasty.

FANTASY HOCKEY WAIVER WIRE PLAYERS TO PICKUP

C Sean Couturier -After missing 2+ years, Sean Couturier is back and it seems like he hasn't missed a beat. Believe it or not, Couturier has been one of the top centers in the league so far with his all-around play, putting up 2 goals, 3 assists, 2 PPP, 63 FW, 24 SOG, and 1 SHP. Despite showing that he is still an elite center, Couturier is only owned in 20% of fantasy leagues. Pick him up now, while you still can. Ryan Johansen - Serves as the Avalanche's 2nd line center and plays on their all-world 1st pp unit. Despite not being the player he used to be, Johansen is still a valuable fantasy asset because of the players he plays with. Johansen has 4 goals and 4 PPPs along with 63 FW so far this season. He is owned in 29% of fantasy leagues. Sean Monahan - Someone must have gotten a time machine and put Sean Monahan in it because he is playing like he was back when he was in his prime. Monahan has been arguably the best player on Montreal this year, with 3 goals, 6 points, 2 PP

FANTASY HOCKEY WAIVER WIRE PLAYERS TO PICKUP

Here are some players you should pickup in Fantasy Hockey, sorted by position. Center Colton Sissons Colton Sissons is one of the best 4th line centers in the league, but in fantasy hockey, he could be even more valuable than he actually is in real life because of what he provides in the peripheral categories. So far this season Sissions has 5 goals, 1 PPP, 1 SHP, 12 PIM, 20 SOG, 89 FW, 15 hits, and 9 blocks. This is a terrific stat line and although you can't count on Sissons scoring a ton, he will fill out the FW, Hits, and blocks usually. Sissons is owned in 6% of fantasy leagues, snag him up while you can. Nick Bjugstad Nick Bjugstad is having an excellent year so far with the Arizona Coyotes, in fact he has played so well that he earned himself a promotion to play on the 2nd line along with Mattias Maccelli and Lawson Crouse. Bjugstad also gets time on Arizona's 2nd PP unit and 2nd PK unit. Bjugstad may not be a name who stands out to casuals, but his fantasy stat line is

Fantasy Hockey Forwards to Trade For

Here is a list of Players who you should consider trading for in Fantasy Hockey. Tage Thompson Tage Thompson had very high expectations of him heading into this season but has been a massive disappointment to this point in the season with only 7 goals, 8 assists, 4 PPP, 60 SOG, and 99 FW. Thompson has been better after coming back from injury and you would think that he is going to eventually start putting points in bunches. Because of how bad Thompson's statline is this season. it would be a good idea to trade for him because you may not have to give up a lot in return. Elias Lindholm Elias Lindholm is another player who has had a slow start to the season with only 7 goals, 10 assists, 3 PPP, 68 SOG, and 297 FW so far this season. Lindholm is definitely going to want to play better if he wants to increase his value for his next contract and also showcase himself for a trade at the deadline. If Lindholm gets dealt to a contending team, his fantasy value would drastically improve b

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